CHAPTER 6
Light wanted to pinch (or punch) himself.
Smiling and hugging for L? What was he, some obsessed high school admirer of his all of a sudden? No, Light would always be L's sworn enemy. From the start, they've been working against each other. Kira VS. L. That's the way it's always been. It is the path both of them have already chosen. Both them believed in a world of justice. However, their definitions of "justice" could be very polar opposite. Hugging that damn detective would be out of place. Since when did Light ever feel the need for touch anyway? He was going to become the god of this new world!
"Why are you staring at me? Are you annoyed that I am the only one who has cake?" L inquired, straight face back in place, somehow magically grabbing a plate of cake.
"Just. . . Don't ever use those damn handcuffs again," Light made a sour face, not trusting him.
"I am sorry, but, I have to. Later."
"Ryuzaki," he paused, voice dead serious, "do you think that I'm actually capable of becoming a murderer, Kira? Even after I help you catch him, do I seem like that kind of person to you?"
At first, L hesitated. ". . . Yes, you do," he murmured, "I've always thought so."
For some reason, those words struck Light hard. He felt, almost, betrayed. Before he didn't feel this particular emotion. What makes it so different now? Is it the fact that he felt grateful to L for letting him be handcuff-free for some time? No, that doesn't sound right.
"I thought we were allies, co-workers, even friends," Light's response came across bitter unknowingly.
"Friends?" The word felt foreign on the tip of L's tongue.
"Yes. Well, we haven't exactly fought recently. Plus, we have similar morals and interests."
"Is that so?"
"For the world's greatest detective, you disappoint me," the brunette chuckled then explained, "both of us have a sense of justice, a wanting for a utopia type of world. We're fairly intelligent. And, I believe, we hate the idea of losing. In a way, we're almost like. . . a bunch of competitive kids or rivals in some manga, huh? I'm not sure if this counts, but, you and I find stupid people very annoying. Oh, and, our skills in tennis are almost equal."
Ryuk clapped and stated, "I think that's the most genuine thing you've ever said. Heh."
Light tried his best not to glare at the nosy Shinigami and focused on L instead.
"Surprisingly, my number of friends has increased yet again," he quietly laughed for a few seconds.
What.
Light had to blink several times. Did L just genuinely laugh at something that he said? It seemed too fictional to be real. It was a nice sound. Great, now, Light wants to hug him and hear him laugh. Something is seriously wrong today. He blames it on Beyond Birthday, that crazy freak.
"Again?"
"Apparently, Misa-chan believes we are the utmost closest friends," he dryly said.
Light had to cough to not laugh. "It's only because she hasn't figured out that you were the one that touched her ass yet. What a perv, Ryuzaki."
"I'm a. . . . . pervert?"
"It seems possible," Light added mentally, 'you did try to get me to take off your pants after all. And confuse myself with my sexuality.'
"Does it appear I have time to think in such a way?"
"Half the time you're eating sweets or playing with food, so, there's time," Light smirked.
"It almost seems like you want me to be perverted, Light-kun."
"Wh-what? No, no, of course not!"
"I acknowledge the fact that all humans need to be sexually satisfied-"
"Damn it, Ryuzaki, that's not what I was trying to say and you know it!"
"It is a solid fact for you though," L smirked, "is Misa-chan not paying you enough attention, Light-kun?"
"I saw her a couple of days ago," Light's teeth were gritted, "she's still the same, okay."
"Maybe you miss her, Light-kun. Longing just to wrap your arms around your girlfriend once again. To listen to her oh so beautiful voice ring into your ears saying, 'I love Light Yagami so much! I love him with all my heart!'"
L's voice mimicked Misa's high pitched voice during his impersonation of her. The honour student wanted to scoff and say, 'Ha. Never in this lifetime.'
"Maybe so," he retorted, having to play the act as her boyfriend.
"Therefore, you should be thanking me. Misa-chan will arrive shortly. Ten minutes to be exacts, that is, if the traffic is not so congested."
His mouth almost fell open in disbelief. "What the actual hell, Ryzaki?! Y-you can't just arrange stuff like this without me knowing!" The words slipped out of his mouth before he could stop it.
"I thought you wanted to see her. Just like every loving boyfriend," L stated, avoiding Light's heated gaze.
Glancing at the clock, he said, "Look, it's only 7:45 AM. She could still be sleeping!"
"No, it'd be more accurate to say she'd wake up at the moment Light comes in."
Bleakly, Light laughed and sarcastically said, "What a great pun, Ryuzaki. I'm literally L. O. L."
"That was worth an Academy Award, Light," Ryuk was crazily laughing, "both of you are so entertaining."
"Laughing out loud? You are starting to sound like the typical teenage female. Or my name twice with 'O' in between. But, L out L doesn't make any sense."
"You're taking it too seriously," Light chuckled, "didn't you joke around with your friends during childhood, Ryuzaki?"
". . . Joking around isn't exactly needed at the place I grew up," his voice lowered, "only successors and geniuses like myself. I suppose you could say, all of us did not 'grow up' like others."
"Is that why you were surprised when I said we were friends?"
"Somewhat."
"Say, have you ever been to karaoke or local ramen restaurants? A guys' night out?"
"I can't show my face so easily in public, Light-kun. As much as I solved this world's many problems and mysteries, my number of enemies is also quite high."
"How about a disguise?"
"All that effort to go outside in public? I'm rather fine here, solving investigations. I can communicate to the outside world without stepping out the door."
"You know what I think?"
"I am an, how do they say it, anti-social freak?"
"No," Light said a bit too loudly, "you're just. . . Lonely. You're always cooped inside here, stressing out over murders and crime. You feel like you don't have time to worry about yourself. Your well-being. Frankly, I don't remember the last time you ate a real meal. Ryuzaki, you need to live too. One day, you'll be gone and you will never know the joys of karaoke, carnivals, malls, movies, bars, friends, you get my point."
Mentally after his mini-speech, Light thought in panic, "What the hell?! Why did I say that to him?! Do I even care about that bastard! Shit. This is bad. Really bad. I'm not supposed to be concerned for the enemy! I swear, all of this crap, all goes back to those handcuffs. If I was able to live back home with Dad, Mom, Sayu, I would never be thinking this! My brain is at risk for being too long around this guy!"
L sucked on his thumb. "I suppose going out once won't hurt."
"Great," Light grinned without realizing it and cleared his throat, "but, well, I'm not sure how we can make you blend in with the others."
He observed his arched back, the dark circles under his eyes, same white shirt and jeans, and bare feet.
"I believe Misa-chan can help me with that. Isn't make-up a powerful tool, Light-kun?"
He froze and slowly answered, "Make. . . make-up?! What, are you planning on cross-dressing as some girl now?!"
"Whatever Misa-chan thinks is best," L turned to face him, "why, would that bother you, Light-kun? Does the image of me in girls' clothes make you all so 'excited'? Or the thought of the wind pushing up my skirt in-"
"Shut up, Ryuzaki! For the last time, I am straight. I like girls. Not boys."
"We'll see for ourselves soon. In the end, I'll win."
". . . What?"
"I'll make you tell the truth about your preferences."
"And I'll make you regret saying that. Once I prove you I am, in fact, heterosexual."
"Then, let the game begin, Light-kun."
Both of their eyes gleamed, not wanting to lose to each other.
A/N: Holy, wow, I feel like a bunch of reviews just piled itself down today! XD Awesome. I'm not sure what's gonna happen next so I'll ask you guys. Should I. . .
A) Write a smut scene at one point of this story
B) Fluff fluff fluff
C) Jealous L and more Beyond Birthday
D) . . . the rain scene and L's death- HARDCORE ANGST ;v;
E) All of the above
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